So you're thinking of throwing a Halloween party this year? That's an excellent idea because, in all honesty, adults don't have enough reasons to party.

How to Book a Halloween DJ in September

If you're hosting an event in October, September is already considered late by most party planning standards. But, it's also when most Halloween party planning occurs. So, you'll have to have a strategy to guarantee you're getting the best entertainment.

Ask Friends and Colleagues for Recommendations

You can start your search for a Halloween DJ by approaching friends and colleagues for recommendations. A few names and numbers should help you launch your search for a Halloween DJ. But you should also get a portfolio from their website or social media before you move to hire them for the event.

Stalk DJs' Instagram Accounts

You'd be amazed at how many good LA DJs you can find with an Instagram search.

Most DJs will promote their sets, pricing, and availability on Instagram, so it's easy to ascertain if your DJ will meet your requirements for the gig. You can also quickly ascertain if they're available through a quick DM.

Consider an Out of Town DJ

You may be able to get a DJ with availability on the weekend before or the day of Halloween if you consider an out-of-town DJ.

If you can't get an out-of-town DJ, you can try to get a new-to-town DJ, who has the experience, and you can save yourself a lot of headaches.

The Two Reasons You Should Book Your Halloween DJ NOW

If you leave booking your DJ to the eleventh hour, you're guaranteeing you'd get the worst DJ, or your DJ is a no-show. There are rare instances where a DJ comes through both with their physical presence and their playlist, and there are two reasons for that:

October is One of the Busiest Months for Event DJs

October is one of the busiest months for DJs. During the month, there are hundreds of corporate or personal events on any given day, with the DJ being the only source of entertainment. Most DJs will be working every day of the week, whether that's planning the playlists or playing at an event. On busy days, a DJ may — in some instances —have two gigs, one in the afternoon and another in the evening, and one starting later in the night.

Weddings Have Taken all the Venues and Saturdays

Summer and Spring weddings are taking a backseat to fall weddings, especially in Los Angeles. The heat is unbearable in summer, so a fall wedding has the benefit of cooler weather and gorgeous autumnal foliage.

If you don't want to be competing with brides and event planners, get in contact with a DJ ASAP.

Rather than be disappointed by the selection of DJs because you only booked your Halloween DJ in October, opt to book by the beginning of September and have a few backup choices in case your first choice doesn't follow through.

If you're searching for a Halloween DJ, why not reach out to my team? As a DJ new to Los Angeles, the San Diego Bay Area, and San Jose, I have a wealth of experience, which can help transform the event from another costume party into a night to remember.

 To have a good party is like a good business, you need good marketing. Usually it’s the folks who were in the student leadership spearhead the whole event. It would be ideal to form a committee since it is a lot of work and they can cover more ground in numbers. They can reach out to the school and advertise it on the marquee. They can create a facebook reunion class page to let folks know of the event. It would be great to send save the date notices by snail mail or by emails.

Plan to have the Reunion on a Saturday since it gives folks an opportunity to come to town  and not have the feel to rush back to their place of residence.

They find a dj that knows music for their high school period. Typcially the dj looks for the top hits the 4 years the students were at school.

There is no such thing as the older the class the less chance of them dancing. With a good playlist, people will be dancing. A good dj will keep the soft hits for the dinner portion of the night but save the floor fillers for the end of the night.

A good host will reach out to guests and ask for their favorite songs of their high school years and record the list and give it to the dj. Its best to send that list at least a week in advance so the dj has enough time to organize the music for the event.

Trivia: Everyone loves trivia. A Trivia host would need a PA system and a projector to display their questions. Different departments will face off with other departments to show their intelligence. Or better yet mix up the teams so different staff members can work with other members they would not typically work with. (www.Brainstormer.com)

DJ: The Dj can bring the party to the corporate event. They can include the lights for the dancing portion and also provide the music for the soundtrack of the night. Also they can provide the PA system for the host of the corporate event. (www.bwadj.com)

Karaoke Set Up: Some Djs have a Karaoke add on and can host the Karaoke event. Send the dj your list of retro hits so they are prepared. Team members can sing duets or in bigger groups. Make sure your dj brings multiple microphones for the karaoke singing.

Karaoke on Roids! Rockaroke: A basic Karaoke set up may not be enough. In the South bay, die hard Karaoke singers will get on stage and sing with a band behind them. (www.eventyoda.com/bay-area/events/rockaroke)

Escape Room: Groups of Coworkers are locked up in the room and they have to put their minds together to solve puzzles that help them escape the room. No man is an island and this activity gets everyone engaged since there is a time limit and puzzles to figure out.

Winchester Mystery House Scavenger Hunt and tour: Located in the heart of San Jose is the Winchester Mystery House. Garden Scavenger Hunt. The team look for clues on the grounds. It also includes a tour of the mansion. (www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/group-tours-team-building/)